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AudioPedia 110 - Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments.
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1
In a sampler Velocity Zones
utilize multiple samples of the same note at different dynamic levels
are very fast sequences of notes
utilize multiple samples of the same note on different keys
2
Legato phrasing on a synthesizer
is usually achieved by holding down the sustain pedal
is not possible-only samplers offer a legato option
is usually achieved by playing overlapping notes
3
A moduler synthesizer
includes a set of pre-wired modules optimized for each synth's signature sound
tends to be smaller and more compact than a pre-wired synth
requires patch cables (or the equivalent) to connect its various components (modules)
4
VCA stands for
Video-Cassette amplifier
Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
Voltage-Controlled Activator
5
Modern sample libraries
still utilize 8-bit resolution for efficiency
are smaller than ever, due to modern efficiencies
often utilize hundreds of samples for greater realism
6
In an analog synth Modulation sources include
VCOs, VCFs, & VCAs
Lowpass, Highpass & Bandpass filters
ADSR EGs, LFOs, & the keyboard itself
7
A Portamento control on an analog synth
adds bandpass filtering to a raw oscillator tone
allows the synth to be packed into a portable case
sets the glide time between legato-played notes
8
Subtractive synthesis
filters & processes harmonically-rich raw waveforms
uses a chain of one-cycle samples to create its complex sounds
build up a complex wave from scratch by adding individual sine waves together
9
A virtual synthesizer is
a hardware instrument that sounds like a synthesizer but is really a sampler
a software synth, often a plug-in emulation of an analog synthesizer
a hardware synth that includes both analog & digital technology
10
Buchla synthesizers
were first introduced in the 1990's
are virtual clones of traditional Moog synthesizers
are modular designs that lean toward more experimental sounds
11
A sampler that uses keyswitching
can automatically transpose an instrument by playing in a different key
can be locked onstage so others cannot play it
selects different sampled articulations of an instrument from different keys
12
The East Coast & West Coast schools of synthesis
both incorporate all-digital technologies
generally follow the design philosophies of Moog vs Buchla, respectively
tend to use all-digital vs all-analog technologies, respectively
13
An analog synthesizer
uses a chain of one-cycle samples to create its complex sounds
uses oscillators and filters to shape its sounds
uses samples recorded on analog tape as its sound sources
14
Patch cables
have a universal connector type that's used in all synths
are never used in modern modular synths
are required to connect the various modules in a modular synth
15
A Modeling instrument
is one that looks good on stage
uses analog oscillators and filters to imitate the tones of real instruments
emulates acoustic sounds by recreating their physical components in software
16
In a modeling instrument Exciters & Disturbers
can only be used to create strange & unusual sounds
are used to modulate the modeler's traditional oscillators & filters
emulate vibrating objects and the physical devices used to trigger notes on them
17
Additive synthesis
builds up a complex wave from individually assembled sine wave harmonics
layers a collection of bright analog oscillator waves for a rich sound
creates a complex sound from a chain of short one-cycle samples
18
In a sampler Transposition
morphs between two different instruments loaded simultaneously
automatically matches each sampled instrument to the key of a particular song
is automatically done to all samples within a user-specified range
19
The filter parameter that's most commonly voltage-controlled is
the Cutoff Frequency
the Slope
the "Q"
20
In traditional analog synths the most common type of VCF is
a notch filter
a lowpass filter
a spectral filter
21
The Oberheim SEM module
brought digital technology to the Oberheim product line
was an effects processor with flanging, chorus & echo effects
was designed to be used in multiples to allow for polyphony
22
A Synthesizer
is by definition an analog-only device
is a type of analog sampler
creates sounds using either analog or digital means
23
Pusle Width Modulation (PWM)
is only available on digital emulations of analog synths
is only possible on modular synths
allows for dynamically changing the shape of a pulse wave via LFOs or EGs for timbral variations
24
Synthesizer parameters
are all always preset to their optimal settings to ensure the best sounds
are the adjustable controls used to shape sounds
are the dimensions of the synthesizer's case
25
The first commercial pre-wired analog synth was
the Minimoog
the Moog Modular
the ARP 2500
AudioPedia 110
Synths, Samplers and Virtual Instruments
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